pause (n)

Definition: temporary inactivity

pause (v)
intermit (v)
break (v)

Definition: cease an action temporarily
Example: We pause for station identification. let's break for lunch.

break (n)
intermission (n)
interruption (n)
pause (n)
suspension (n)

Definition: a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

hesitate (v)
pause (v)

Definition: interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
Example: The speaker paused.